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Fairfax City Council · Nov 3, 2026

María José Padmore

Candidate for City Council

13 candidates · 6 seats3 sourced positions

María José Padmore is running for Fairfax City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 11 candidates are running for 6 seats.

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Last day to apply for a by-mail ballot · Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Executive director of the legal interpreter association Valia and SEIU Virginia 512 chapter director.

Endorsed by
Lists endorsements including SEIU Virginia State Council, the Democratic Latino Organization of Virginia, Gretchen Bulova and Catherine Read, per her Ballotpedia survey. Ballotpedia · Oct 1, 2026
How the press groups them
Recommended by the City of Fairfax Democratic Committee, along with Kirsten Sides Lockhart for mayor and council candidates Anthony T. Amos, Sandi W. Slappey Brown, María José Padmore and Kelly M. O'Brien, as reported by Patch. Patch · Aug 19, 2026
Campaign website
www.mariajosepadmore.com

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Patch reports that the City of Fairfax Democratic Committee recommended Kirsten Sides Lockhart for mayor and Anthony T. Amos, Sandi W. Slappey Brown, María José Padmore and Kelly M. O'Brien for council. Patch · Aug 19, 2026

Where María José Padmore stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

  • Says she is passionate about combatting homelessness by increasing the supply of affordable housing.

    “I am passionate about combatting homelessness by increasing the supply of affordable housing in the city.”

    Own statementBallotpedia · Oct 1, 2026

Transportation1 sourced position

  • Wants a safe, equitable multi-modal transportation network that prioritizes pedestrian safety.

    “I also want to create a safe, functional, and equitable multi-modal transportation network that prioritizes pedestrian safety.”

    Own statementBallotpedia · Oct 1, 2026

Public engagement1 sourced position

  • Says she is running to be a bridge between city hall and the city's diverse communities.

    “I am running to be the trusted bridge between city hall and all our diverse multiracial and multilingual communities.”

    Own statementBallotpedia · Oct 1, 2026

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